Historical Compliance Records WY

Jackson, Town of

EPA ID: WY5600213 ยท 24,760 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Jackson, Town of (WY5600213): 187 EPA violations in the last five years. Despite the 187 historical violations in its record, Jackson, Town of has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 24,760 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 63
Avg Safety Score
24,760
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
187
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
63
Contaminants Flagged
$1.5M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jackson, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$103,265
Median Household Income
20,265
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jackson, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $103,265 and an estimated 20,265 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Jackson, Town of's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Jackson, Town of compares to EPA limits

PFOA 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Contaminant 2015 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Mercury 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Chlorodibromomethane 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)

What This Means For You

PFOA at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Mercury at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Wyoming

City of Rock Springs
24,000 people
C 0 violations
City of Sheridan
22,700 people
C 0 violations
City of Gillette
32,222 people
C 2 violations
City of Laramie
32,395 people
C 1 violation
City of Evanston
11,727 people
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $2,950

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,950 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Jackson, Town of (EPA ID: WY5600213) is a community water system in Wyoming that serves approximately 24,760 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (63/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 187 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 186 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Cadmium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Chromium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Fluoride Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Selenium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Nickel Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Nitrite Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1036 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Mercury Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1075 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1085 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1045 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Cadmium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Chromium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Fluoride Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Selenium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Nickel Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Nitrite Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1036 Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 3 No
Cadmium Inorganic 3 No
Chromium Inorganic 3 No
Fluoride Inorganic 3 No
Selenium Inorganic 3 No
Nickel Inorganic 3 No
Nitrite Inorganic 3 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 3 No
Mercury Inorganic 3 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 3 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 mg/L No N/A

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by WY or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Jackson, Town of (WY5600213) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jackson, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Jackson, Town of; its 187 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Jackson, Town of serve?

Jackson, Town of serves approximately 24,760 people across 2 ZIP codes in Wyoming.

Where does Jackson, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
174
Detections
1
Latest sample
3/19/2025
Highest analyte
PFHxS: 3.3 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxS 3.3 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Jackson, Town of safe to drink?
Jackson, Town of has a C safety grade based on 187 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Jackson, Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Mercury. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Jackson, Town of serve?
Jackson, Town of serves approximately 24,760 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Jackson, Town of's water source?
Jackson, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Jackson, Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Jackson, Town of's service area?
The Jackson, Town of service area has a median household income of $103,265. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Jackson, Town of get its water?
Jackson, Town of's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Jackson, Town of (WY): 187 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wy5600213/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Jackson, Town of (EPA ID: WY5600213) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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